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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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